| Ed McMahon | |
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| Name: | Edward Peter Leo McMahon Jr. |
| Born: | March 6, 1923 |
| Birth Hometown: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Died: | June 23, 2009 |
| Place of death: | Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation: | TV Personality |
| Years active: | 1957-2009 |
| Known for: | Hosting Star Search and being Johnny Carson's sidekick |
Edward Peter Leo "Ed" McMahon, Jr. was a well-known host and announcer.
Biography[]
He was born March 6, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 15, Ed got his start as a Caller at a bingo game. He is perhaps best known for hosting the long-running talent show Star Search. He was best known for yelling out, 'Heeeeere's Johnny!', each time he introduced Carson at the beginning of the show. He was also known for yelling out, 'Hiyo!' Before Tonight, Ed and Johnny worked together on Who Do You Trust?.
Death[]
Ed passed away on June 23, 2009, at the age of 86.
Trivia[]
Ed was Johnny Carson's sidekick for The Tonight Show.
Ed became a spokesman for American Family Publishers with Dick Clark, and Colonial Penn/Conseco Direct Life with Alex Trebek.
Shows hosted[]
- Missing Links
- It Had to Be You (1966 pilot)
- Snap Judgment
- Whodunnit? (1979 version)
- Star Search (1983-95)
- Ed McMahon's Next Big Star
Show announced[]
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